In praise of British Cheese

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  • old ludlovian
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    edited May 2021 #92

    Cheese on toaste doesent matter which cheese its brill

  • Extugger
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    edited May 2021 #93
     

    On a recent episode of "A New Life in the Sun" (i know it's sad, but in my defence, I was laid up on the sofa) a couple of British entrepreneurs had opened a bar and were selling British cheese to the French. From humble beginnings, they went from strength to strength, word spreading quickly throughout the village, culminating in them being extraordinarily successful. It would appear that the French appreciate our cheese more than we thought.

    Living only a few miles from the largest, one day, cheese show in Europe, hopefully next years' Nantwich show will go ahead after being cancelled due to Covid and bad weather for the past two. Three years without my cheese-fix is a long time. However, solace can be sought when visiting Southport CAMC site and a 10 minute walk into the village of Birkdale and a wonderful cheesemonger. Hopefully they will have survived the Pandemic.

     
  • DSB
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    edited May 2021 #94

    These days we tend to stick to the Cathedral City Lighter, but I did order some Snowdonia Cheese for Christmas.  That's well and truly finished now, but perhaps I ought to get some for my 70th b'day in a weeks time.  (Never thought I'd ever be that old!! 😃)

    David

  • brue
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    edited May 2021 #95

    Well DSB, I think you might have been disappointed to receive cheese for your 7th birthday but I hope you enjoy it on your 70th! Have a happy birthday. 🧀🍹

  • ABM
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    edited May 2021 #96

    Well, Happy Birthday,  David, May your next 70 be twice as pleasant  as the preceding ones  wink

  • DSB
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    edited May 2021 #97

    Thank you Brue and ABM.  I've just got to be really careful I don't put on the weight I've already lost.  I've already downloaded the calories so I can add in the Snowdonia Cheese when necessary.

    David

  • brue
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    edited May 2021 #98

    We've just been up in Wensleydale on our travels and I have to say if you like crumbly creamy cheese it's a very good place to find a tasty farmhouse one!

    Years ago I remember a friend who came from Settle could always find a good homemade cheese on some of the farmhouse doorsteps.

  • DSB
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    edited August 2021 #99

    On the Isle of Lewis and Harris at the moment.  Been for a walk around Stornaway and the castle.  Ended up going for a coffee.  Youngest daughter wanted a soft drink, so we t to the fridge and.... lo and behold..... a selection of Snowdonia Cheese on offer.  Just couldn't resist it.....  😃😃😃

    David

  • ABM
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    edited August 2021 #100

    Oh you naughty young Backslider, David  surprised.

    Hope you and yours are enjoying the time up North  wink

  • DSB
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    edited August 2021 #101

    Thanks ABM.  Back home now.  Phone 'died' whilst on Harris & Lewis, so am having to resort to using the laptop..... laughing

    David

    P.S.  Cheese now all gone!!

  • Extugger
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    edited December 2021 #102

    Some of you may remember my earlier posts (when I was a member) I have now finished touring and have also moved to North Yorkshire and felt duty bound to inform you cheese lovers of 2 simply fantastic cheesemongers I have discovered since moving here.

    If you’re ever near Northallerton, Lewis & Cooper are well worth a visit.

    Further north in Darlington is The Cheese & Wine shop, which is simply the best ‘monger I’ve ever come across (limited opening times) who source products all over the UK and Europe and is quite superb.  

    Both worthy of your diaries if you’re in the area

     

     

  • DSB
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    edited December 2021 #103

    Thank you Extugger.

    David

  • Wherenext
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    edited December 2021 #104

    Mrs WN picked up our cheese order from the Deli today.

    Some Montagnolo Blue, a soft blue cheese, some Rosary Goats Cheese laced with herbs, great for omelettes or grilled on toast, some Clemency Hall Cheddar, a real treat, and finally some Epoisses, a pungent soft French cheese just like Brie but smellier!

    All set apart from needing some extra crackers in our last shop. Oh, and maybe a nice Port to go with them.

  • Goldie146
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    edited January 2022 #105

    For dinner (aka lunch) today  we had a potato and mushroom tortilla - using eggs from a neighbour, and topped with Mozzarella made with our own milk. Part of an experimental project by a local Cheese Maker. It’s not quite there yet, but we don’t mind the samples. 

  • brue
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    edited January 2022 #106

    Well that sounds good Goldie, hope it takes off. We've got a water buffalo herd not far from us, OH has tried their meat which he says is good, it's low in fat (I think?!) Haven't tried their mozarella or icecream, maybe I will now. smile

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  • brue
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    edited February 2022 #108

    I bought some Keens this week, I don't usually buy unpasteurised cheese (my Mum used to test herds and milk supplies for TB in days of yore.) Anyway it was very nice, strong but not salty, so worth a try! 🐄

  • Wherenext
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    edited April 2023 #109

    Bought some Barbers 1833 Hartendale Extra Mature Cheddar hen at Chatsworth Farm Shop.

    Had some for lunch and it's a good punchy cheddar. Apparently matured for a couple of years.

  • ABM
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    edited April 2023 #110

    Not in MY fridge, WN !!  Cheese has a fairly short life around 'ere I have to admit ( but I've never thrown any out, believe me  innocent  )

  • brue
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    edited April 2023 #111

    Tried a cheese from Weardale when away recently, Bonny Moor Hen. It was pale and lightly smoked with a white wax rind. Found it reduced in the Tebay Farm shop. Nice flavour. smile

  • Goldie146
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    edited April 2023 #112

    I may have mentioned this before, but if I have it doesn’t matter.

    Local cheese maker Martin Gott uses our milk to make St Sundays Cheese. Available to buy in several high class establishments in London, and on the cheese boards of some renowned restaurants. And to buy in person or online from such as Courtyard Dairy and Cartmel Cheese. And if it’s not sold out from Tebay services.

    Other products are in development. 

    https://www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk/shop/buy-cheese/soft-cheese-smelly-cheese/st-sunday-cheese/

  • Wherenext
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    edited April 2023 #113

    My error. Cheese wasn't "Hartendale" but just Barbers 1833 extra mature cheddar. 

    The Hartendale should have related to a soft blue cheese that we also bought at the same time (also recommended)

  • mickysf
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    edited April 2023 #114

    I’ve been following this thread since 2016 and I’m sure there are a few mature cheeses out there right now from that era. The range of cheeses available today is now quite amazing, back in the 60s it was just that plastic stuff and an odd one or two traditional ones available but today what a fantastic diverse variety is we mow now have available. Not sure they are traditional cheeses but hey many are really good and so enjoyable.

  • Wherenext
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    edited July 27 #115

    I was holidaying in the South Lakes recently and bought some St.Sundays cheese mentioned above. We have just finished the round and I can report that it is an excellent soft cheese. We liked it with a small topping of Moroccan Hummus.

    Whilst at Low Sizergh Barn (easy walking distance from the CAMC Kendal site) we also bought some Hebridean Blue and I found it an excellent blue cheese, a bit creamy with plenty of blue in it. A new cheese to me but I'd buy both cheeses again.

    They have a really good UK based cheese counter with a few European ones thrown in.

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